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What's So American About Apple Pie?

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What could be more American than apple pie? HowStuffWorks looks at the origins of the phrase 'as American as apple pie.'

Can an Electric Eel Kill You?

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Electric eels actually aren't eels at all, but they certainly are electric. Their shock can kill animals in surrounding waters, but could it take down a human?

What's vanishing caloric density?

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Melt-in-your-mouth snacks deliver deliciousness, but not satiety. Find out about the science behind never feeling full of your favorite indulgences.

When Life Hands You Persimmons, Make Hoshigaki

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Originally a method of preserving the fall harvest for winter, hoshigaki (Japanese for dried persimmon) is a centuries-old Japanese delicacy.

White Spotted Jellyfish: Cute Until They Become Invasive

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You’ve probably seen them in aquarium tanks or floating just offshore—those milky, gelatinous blobs with polka dots and long, frilly arms. Meet the white spotted jellyfish (Phyllorhiza punctata), a tropical jellyfish invader that's turning up far from home.

What Country Has the Most Oil? It's Not in the Middle East

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When you ask what country has the most oil, the answer depends on whether you mean proven oil reserves or oil production.

How Do Hand Warmers Work? A Scientific Look

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Hand warmers work through simple chemistry. A massively sped-up version of oxidation (the chemical reaction that makes rust) is to thank.

The French Baguette Receives UNESCO World Heritage Status

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The baguette is the most popular bread eaten in France. So it makes sense UNESCO would protect it as an iconic part of the country's cultural heritage.

West Point's 'Goat' Isn't the Greatest, It's the Last in Class

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It's a curious West Point graduation tradition - a special award is presented to the cadet who has the lowest GPA. But West Point graduates are proud to get it.

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